June 28th, 201801437Following the recent Aycliffe 10k it was back to racing for the members of Aycliffe Running Club this week.
The racing started with two members taking part in the North East Grand Prix at Monkton Stadium where they both competed in the 1-mile race on the track.
John Surtees completed his heat in a time of 4 mins 43 and Tracey...
June 28th, 201801208Children from four primary schools, including Heighington, played an important part in helping a company that runs a unique project linking industry and schools to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
They took part in demonstrations, exhibitions and a talk to show how Children Challenging Industry (CCI) has helped hundreds of primary...
June 27th, 201803544A public consultation has been launched into plans for a new specialist school in Newton Aycliffe.
Durham Gateway Academy has been proposed for young people from across the county who are not flourishing in mainstream secondary education but would thrive in a setting offering practical, skills-based learning.
If it gets the go...
June 27th, 201801640Woodham Academy students have been praised for their excellence after creating a range of high-quality products for their GCSE coursework.
The schoolâs year 11 design and technology students have produced creative and original pieces of practical work for their controlled assessment.
The now-completed products range from models...
June 26th, 201801889The visitor centre at one of County Durhamâs most important Roman sites has reopened to the public following an essential refurbishment programme.
The improvements at Binchester Roman Fort, near Bishop Auckland, include a new building to replace the aged structure which covered the remains of the siteâs Roman bathhouse and was no...
June 26th, 201813215Durham Constabulary is preparing to say farewell to one of the forceâs most senior officers, who is leaving to take up her first executive post.
After five years with Durham, Superintendent Kerrin Wilson â who married Sedgefield MP Phil Wilson in July 2016 â has been appointed Assistant Chief Constable of Lincolnshire...
June 25th, 201801866Employees from Newton Aycliffeâs Husqvarna dedicated their working day to the area around Darlingtonâs Cocker Beck giving it a much-needed makeover this month.
The area, which was chosen by Husqvarna staff to benefit from its Husqvarna Loves Parks initiative, quickly saw an improvement as a total of 28 volunteers got hands on in...
June 25th, 201801288The regionâs largest council is showing its support for the armed forces this week.
Durham County Council will be flying the official armed forces flag at County Hall until this weekend to mark Armed Forces Day on Saturday, 30 June and Reservist Day on Wednesday, 27 June.
Chairman of the Council, Cllr John Lethbridge, will also...
June 25th, 201801696A round-up of the weekendâs cricket actionâŠ
Saturday 23rd June â NYSD Division 2
Newton Aycliffe 1st XI v Barnard Castle 2nd XI â weather was warm and sunny. Barnard Castle won the toss and chose to bat first.
Barnard Castle 2nd XI 207 for 7 after 50 overs
Jack Slatcher 3 for 15, Luke Telford 2 for 43 and George...
June 22nd, 201802321Highly-experienced former Darlington and Spennymoor front man Ian Ward became Deano Browneâs first new signing of the summer at Newton Aycliffe.
The 31-year-old striker â affectionately nicknamed âHossâ by fans â joins Aycliffe from Bishop Auckland.
Boss Browne â who has appointed Sean Tarling and Andrew Jinks as his...
